Academy Sports + Outdoors
Value-oriented sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer spanning stores, private labels, and e-commerce.
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Profile
Sells outdoor, sports and recreation, apparel, and footwear merchandise through U.S. big-box stores and academy.com, combining national and private-label brands. A southern-heavy network, localized assortments, and store-linked fulfillment make physical retail the core of its single segment.
Sells sporting goods and outdoor recreation merchandise across four divisions: Outdoors, Sports and Recreation, Apparel, and Footwear. Stores and academy.com carry national brands alongside private labels such as Magellan Outdoors, BCG, and Game Winner, with assortments localized by market and spanning multiple price points. Online orders connect to store pickup and fulfillment through the broader retail network.
Operates a single U.S. retail segment concentrated in the South and expanding into adjacent and newer markets. Leased big-box stores facilitate most sales, while three distribution centers support store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment. Results depend on U.S. discretionary spending, internationally manufactured merchandise, vendor supply, inventory control, and compliance rules governing firearms and other regulated products.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −16.6% · Average volume (30d) 1.4M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Barclays | Reiterate | Equal Weight | $59 | $50 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Neutral | $54 | $55 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Reiterate | Equal Weight | $50 | |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Reiterate | Buy | $53 | $60 |
| May 13, 2026 | Stephens | Target | $72 | $78 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.91 | $0.93 | +2.0% | $1.44B | $1.44B | +0.3% | −0.97% |
| Mar 17, 2026Q4 FY25 | $2.03 | $1.97 | −3.0% | $1.76B | $1.72B | −2.1% | +1.70% |
| Dec 9, 2025Q3 FY25 | $1.06 | $1.14 | +7.5% | $1.40B | $1.38B | −1.3% | +3.64% |
| Sep 2, 2025Q2 FY25 | $2.12 | $1.94 | −8.5% | $1.40B | $1.60B | +13.9% | +0.48% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q4 FY24 | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.68B | $1.35B | $1.60B | $1.38B | $1.72B | $1.44B | |
| Gross profit | $540.2M | $458.9M | $576.7M | $493.4M | $576.6M | $479.3M | |
| Operating income | $154.7M | $69.3M | $172.4M | $100.4M | $170.1M | $74.7M | |
| Net income | $133.6M | $46.1M | $125.4M | $71.6M | $133.7M | $52.7M | |
| Diluted EPS | $1.83 | $0.68 | $1.85 | $1.05 | $1.98 | $0.80 | |
| Gross margin | 32.2% | 34.0% | 36.0% | 35.7% | 33.6% | 33.2% | |
| Operating margin | 9.2% | 5.1% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 9.9% | 5.2% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $6.77B · FY22 $6.40B · FY23 $6.16B · FY24 $5.93B · FY25 $6.05B
Revenue by product · Q1 FY26
Balance sheet, May 2, 2026Cash & short-term investments $337.8M · Total debt $1.95B · Total assets $5.50B · Shareholders' equity $2.12B
Dividends
Raised for 3 straight years — most recently to $0.15 from $0.13 in Mar 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 18 | Jul 16 | $0.15 | |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20 | Apr 10 | $0.15 | raised from $0.13 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18 | Jan 15 | $0.13 | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 11 | Oct 9 | $0.13 | |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Jun 19 | Jul 17 | $0.13 | |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25 | Apr 17 | $0.13 | raised from $0.11 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 18 | Jan 15 | $0.11 | |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19 | Oct 17 | $0.11 |
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 62.02M · Float 61.04M · 98.4% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 9.93M | 16.02% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| FMR LLC | 9.29M | 14.98% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 4.09M | 6.60% | 13G | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 3.82M | 6.16% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| LSV Asset Management | 3.20M | 5.20% | 13G | Aug 6, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Jeffrey C. Tweedy | director | −1,200 | $48.00 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Jeffrey C. Tweedy | director | −4,000 | $60.00 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Brian T. Marley | director | −3,500 | $55.01 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Brian T. Marley | director | −17,071 | $55.31 |
Peers
- DICK'S Sporting Goods
Full-line sporting goods, golf, outdoor, and sneaker retail overlap
- Walmart
Mass-retail price pressure across sporting goods and family apparel
- Amazon
Online selection and fast delivery pressure sporting-goods demand
- Sportsman's Warehouse
Outdoor specialty overlap in hunting, fishing, camping, and shooting
- JD.com (ADR)
Sports-fashion overlap through Hibbett, City Gear, footwear, and apparel
- Target
Mass-retail overlap in hardlines, apparel, and family recreation
- Tractor Supply
Rural lifestyle overlap in workwear, boots, and seasonal recreation
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | $43.80 | +0.71% | $2.70B | 7.7 | 6.7 | 0.4 | +6.7% |
| DICK'S Sporting Goods | $135.10 | +0.01% | $11.54B | 14.5 | 10.3 | 0.5 | +53.2% |
| Walmart | $103.07 | −0.03% | $820.40B | 37.2 | 34.5 | 1.1 | +5.9% |
| Amazon | $266.10 | −0.11% | $2.87T | 21.4 | 28.5 | 3.7 | +19.6% |
| Sportsman's Warehouse | $1.14 | −1.68% | $45.3M | — | — | 0.0 | +2.8% |
| JD.com (ADR) | $28.63 | −0.35% | $40.35B | 19.0 | 8.8 | 0.2 | +2.5% |
| Target | $163.23 | +0.05% | $74.10B | 16.9 | 17.6 | 0.7 | +5.3% |
| Tractor Supply | $35.10 | +1.04% | $18.21B | 18.1 | 17.5 | 1.2 | +2.3% |
| Median | 18.6 | 17.6 | 0.7 | +5.3% |